Coconut Lime Watermelon Slushie

If you follow me on Snapchat (username: minimalistbaker) and Instagram, you probably already knew I had a sexy watermelon recipe coming your way. I share all of my secrets on social media, just in case you were wondering (wink, wink).

I’ve already divulged all the details of my watermelon obsession here, so there’s no need to sing my love for this ruby-red fruit all over again.

Instead, I have a super simple, summery recipe for you that’s perfect for when you want something sweet, healthy, and refreshing on sweltering-hot days.

I present the Watermelon Slushie.

This recipe requires just 3 ingredients and a blender! Frozen watermelon creates a slushie base, light coconut milk complements the flavor while adding creamy texture, and lime juice injects some acidity to balance the sweetness.

Friends, get ready to fall in love. I even made a recipe video to show you how it’s done! Check it out.

If you give this recipe a try, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it, and take a picture and tag it #minimalistbaker on Instagram! We’d love to see what you come up with. Cheers, friends!

WATERMELON SLUSHIE

1Tbspsweetener of choice(optional // such as maple syrup or honey if not vegan)

1pinchsea salt(optional)

Instructions

Halve a ripe seedless watermelon and scoop out rounded Tablespoon amounts (or cube with a knife). Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze until firm - about 3-4 hours.

In the meantime, halve another small seedless watermelon and add the fruit (leaving the rind behind) to a blender. Blend on high, adding a touch of water if needed (I didn't), until completely smooth and pureed.

OPTIONAL: Drape a large, thin dish towel over a mixing bowl and pour over juice. Then gather corners, lift up and squeeze the juice out leaving the pulp behind - there shouldn't be much, but this makes the juice extra smooth. Transfer to a mason jar, cover, and refrigerate - should keep for 3-4 days, or more.

Once watermelon is frozen, add ~ 4 cups (amount as original recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size) frozen watermelon (I found 4 cups was about three-quarters of one small watermelon), coconut milk, lime juice, and watermelon juice to a blender and blend on low until creamy and smooth. You will need to scrape down the sides and blend on low to encourage it along. If it has trouble blending, add a bit more watermelon juice, but not too much or it will become too thin.

Once the slushie is blended and smooth, taste and adjust flavor as needed. Add more coconut milk for creaminess, lime for brightness, a pinch of salt to enhance sweetness, or sweetener of choice to sweeten. Blend and sample again - repeat as needed.

Serve in empty watermelon rinds or chilled serving glasses and garnish with a lime wedge.

I had a craving for a boozy watermelon drink over the weekend and took to Google. I found your easy recipe, made it, and absolutely looooooved it! It was definitely a hit. I made a batch without booze and a batch with Dominican rum. I didn’t have time (or patience) to freeze the watermelon so I added ice to the blender, and also didn’t add watermelon juice, and that all worked out well! ALSO, I used a yellow watermelon, which was super cool. It was so good that a squirrel came by and drank the leftover slushie (posted pictures at theothercat.com of the squirrel — super cute!).

Great recipe. I made them last weekend and they see thoroughly enjoyed!! I’d like to make them again but have a guest who is allergic to tree nuts (coconut). Any replacement suggestions?? I love your site! ?

I’m really glad there was a video because for whatever reason both my partner and myself could not figure out the written instructions. We were confused because it says “halve” the watermelons, but then mentions 3/4s, and so we weren’t sure how much to freeze or how much to blend for juice. But from the video it looks like a whole watermelon for each? and then you just have leftover pieces/juice?

I really love this! I love the video too! It makes everything look so easy! Trying this watermelon slushie for sure, you’re so creative! Your recipes rock! (I’m always checking them out even though I’m not always commenting) hehe!

hi Dana –
i have become an addict of Minimalist Baker.
Just did the watermelon slushie for my kids and of course, took all the credit for the “you are the best mom ever”!
Thank you for all the wonderful recipes, keep them coming please!

I’ve been dreaming about making watermelon popsicles for days, but I couldn’t find the moulds I wanted at any nearby store yet… so something like this was actually coming into my mind! It looks delicious and so beautiful inside its ‘bowl’ that I feel compelled to go buy a watermelon rightaway to make it!
Have a nice week!

Yes, you know I’ve been waiting for this, wondering what ingredients you would use. I love the idea of the coconut milk to add some creaminess.
I’m also loving the new look boards you are using. I really like the white backgrounds that you use as well, but these coloured ones just make your food pop.